2012 MINI Cooper 1.6L Petrol · CB02 ART
2012 MINI Cooper (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 72,850 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI COOPER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,850 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB02 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 72,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB02 ART MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Cooper (CB02 ART) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
CB02 ART Mileage History
- 08/12/202259,450 mi
- 05/12/202364,854 mi+5,404 mi
- 16/12/202469,930 mi+5,076 mi
- 16/12/202469,930 mi
- 02/12/202572,850 mi+2,920 mi
Average of roughly 4,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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